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Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

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100 Buffalo Hills Lane, Brainerd, MN 56401|40 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

5.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Good Samaritan Society - Woodland means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.98hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.59hrs

88%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

39%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

27%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

4/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility6.8%

Better than Avg

Here

6.8%

19.5%

12.5%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility26.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

26.7%

15.3%

21.4%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility22.1%

Worse than Avg

Here

22.1%

15.5%

17.0%

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.7%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.7%

19.4%

24.5%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.2%

Better than Avg

Here

99.2%

93.4%

97.3%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility13.2%

Better than Avg

Here

13.2%

14.4%

18.6%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility93.2%

Better than Avg

Here

93.2%

81.8%

88.3%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility86.8%

Better than Avg

Here

86.8%

79.8%

82.7%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility2.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

2.0%

1.6%

1.8%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies

Well below state avg (8.0)

Good Samaritan Society - Woodland has a relatively clean record with 5 deficiencies across 3 surveys, all from routine inspections with no family complaints filed. The main issues involved fire safety concerns (cooking facilities and smoke doors), care planning, and daily living assistance. Most deficiencies have correction plans in place, though one recent care planning issue lacks a correction plan, which families should inquire about during visits.

Feb 11, 2026Routine1 finding

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Jun 4, 2025Routine2 findings

0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Apr 24, 2024Routine2 findings

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Good Samaritan Society - Woodland

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Good Samaritan Society

Chain Size

92 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 8 of 88 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sanford

Owner · Organization

100%

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Fluit, Joel

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Shulkin, DavidAdp of the SnfTeiken, BrentAdp of the SnfVentling-Herrmann, MarnieAdp of the SnfWenzel, ThomasAdp of the SnfBrown, GeorgeOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

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(218) 829-1429

100 Buffalo Hills Lane

Brainerd, MN 56401

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References & Resources

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2 reviews from families & visitors

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